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Family planning programs: efforts and results, 1972-94

J A Ross1, W P Mauldin

  • 1Futures Group, Glastonbury, CT 06033-4409, USA.

Studies in Family Planning
|May 1, 1996
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Family planning program effort in developing countries increased significantly until 1989, then slowed. While some programs weakened, many improved, especially in policy, though contraceptive availability lagged.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Demography
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Family planning programs are crucial for public health and demographic shifts.
  • Measuring program effort over time is essential for understanding their impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze time trends and differentials in family planning program effort in developing countries from 1972 to 1994.
  • To examine how program strength relates to socioeconomic factors and specific program components.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of time-series data on family planning program effort indicators for developing countries.
  • Comparison of program effort across different regions and socioeconomic settings.

Main Results:

  • Overall program effort surged from 1972-1989, then plateaued.
Keywords:
Developing CountriesFamily PlanningFamily Planning Program EvaluationFamily Planning Programs--historyHistorical Survey

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  • Countries with initially weak programs showed substantial improvement, particularly in policy aspects.
  • The correlation between program strength and socioeconomic context diminished over time.

    • Conclusions:

    • Family planning program effort has evolved, with significant gains in policy but slower progress in method availability.
    • Improved programs increasingly mirror the characteristics of already strong programs.
    • Understanding these trends is vital for optimizing global family planning initiatives.